FLOUNDER, RED PEPPER CREAM, AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

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Flounder, Red Pepper Cream, and Asparagus Risotto image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 (8-ounce) flounder fillets
Salt and pepper
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 (5.5-ounce) box garden vegetable risotto mix (recommended: Buitoni)
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers
1/2 cup alfredo pasta sauce, store bought
Fresh basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Pour oil into a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Arrange fish over oil, folding the ends under the middle to create little pockets. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Roast for 5 minutes. Add asparagus to dish and roast for 5 to 7 minutes longer. Remove from oven and keep fish warm. Remove asparagus and reserve.
  • Prepare risotto mix according to package directions, and add asparagus. Meanwhile, puree roasted peppers and alfredo sauce in a blender; transfer to a small saucepan and let simmer. Serve fish topped with sauce and accompanied by asparagus risotto. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs.

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